According to the source, 75% of the population is suffering from acute hunger (IPC stage 3 or higher), while the rest face chronic food deprivation.

The humanitarian organization Action Against Hunger, Spain chapter, pointed out that this situation is exacerbated by extreme weather conditions and damage to infrastructure, with heavy rains in recent days devastating the camps for displaced people.

The shelters were flooded, destroying basic belongings and leaving many people exposed to low temperatures and further emergencies.

“The water was like a river flowing towards us; the whole tent was flooded. The tarpaulins collapsed and were damaged.” “We started building sand barriers hoping the water wouldn’t get through,” affected families in Gaza explained.

The NGO also reported that families in Gaza continue to face numerous challenges in accessing adequate nutrition. In Deir Al-Balah, many households consume protein-rich foods or vegetables only once a week.

The destruction of farmland, markets, and livelihoods has left people struggling to meet their basic food needs.

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